A 2018 prediction: While the growth of craft breweries is slowing, we will continue to see breweries open and well-established breweries expand and add taprooms. More breweries will close, too. There will be more distilleries producing craft spirits.

But what do I know?

Here's what is on tap for breweries, distilleries (and a winery) in the coming year around Indianapolis.

Moontown Brewing Co.

The renovated gymnasium in the old Whitestown High School opened for hosting events in October. Next up is a tap room for beer sales and light food. Later, it will launch a restaurant with pizza, burgers and salads sourcing local ingredients. The team includes head brewer Cody Peczkowski, longtime home brewer Pete Mattingly, assistant brewer Bobby Mattingly and co-owner Patrick Mattingly. Brewers are working on some pale ales, lagers, a breakfast stout and more.

Status: Taproom opening in early January with a mid-March grand opening.

Happy Brewing Co.

The opening of this brewery in an old Double 8 grocery store has been a long time coming for Midtown residents — and for owners Gabe Soukup and Dave Bellar. Soukup's previous work includes yeast fermentation at Eli Lilly and Co. and several years in the moving truck business. Bellar is a brewer and certified beer judge. They plan to open with a caramel apple stout, a funky farmhouse ale and a "good entry level" IPA, Soukup said. Eventually, a small kitchen will serve pizzas, calzones, paninis, soups, pulled pork sandwiches, chicken and waffles, and yes, hot dogs.

MashCraft Brewing's Fishers taproom

Heady Hollow brewery announced in October that Greenwood-based MashCraft Brewing would take over its Fishers space. Since then, the MashCraft team has been hard at work getting it ready. A revised floor plan will make room for 70+ seats, includes a new family-friendly section and 20 patio seats. Owner Andrew Castner said they have collaborated with Heady Hollow brewers to make its popular 60 Horses Scotch Ale for the reopening. It will offer 16 beers on tap available in-house by the flight and glass and carry out, plus an expanded menu of "high-quality pub food."

Beech Bank Brewing

Beech Grove will nab itself a small brewery when Dave Farris and his partners open its doors in the old Southside Times building on Main Street. "We hope to help put Beech Grove on the map," said Farris, noting that the closest breweries are in Fountain Square or Greenwood. A homebrewer for many years, Farris will brew a blonde ale, pale ale, hefeweizen, IPA and other requests from customers.

Co Founders of the 8th Day Distillery, Mason Laming, left, and Matt Lamping, right, pose for a photo with Dottie the dog in front of "Gertie", their still named after the brothers great grandmother, at their production facility located inside the Circle City Industrial Complex, Thursday September 1st, 2016. The duo picked up their still on their great grandmothers birthday and named it in honor of her.(Photo: Michelle Pemberton / Indy Star)

Traders Brewing Company

The neighborhood hangout in the Traders Point area will start out by serving six brews, rotating through 12 recipes including a mix of stouts, American Pale Ales, IPAs, a porter, ESB (extra strong bitter) spiced English ale, amber, blonde and Belgian specialties. Krissy and Bart Hensley, along with Krissy’s parents, sister and brother-in-law, are combining their home brewing experience and business acumen for the endeavor.

Status: Opening in late January/early February.

Rusted Silo Southern BBQ and Brew House

Southern comfort food and craft beer are headed for Lizton, about 30 miles northwest of Indianapolis. Owner and brewer Rob Ecker hopes to capitalize on traffic through the tiny town. He plans on offering five house beers — mostly hop-forward ales and lagers — brewed at a production facility in nearby Danville. The restaurant will serve a menu of meats: pork butt, beef brisket, homemade sausage and more. Located in an old liquor store, the inside has been renovated using woodwork and metal from a 110-year-old barn.

Status: Opening in January.

Books and Brews UIndy, Broad Ripple and Speedway

The brewery and used bookstore combination keeps growing — it even landed a franchise location near Denver, Colo. In the Indy area, it will open tap rooms in Broad Ripple, Speedway and near the University of Indianapolis. It is also eyeing locations in Fort Wayne, South Bend, Terre Haute, Bloomington and West Lafayette. To keep up with brewing demand for its Clifford Irish-style Red and Charlie Chocolate Milk Stout, the company has partnered with Flat 12 Bierwerks.

Status: Broad Ripple will open in January. UIndy and Speedway are slated for spring.

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The new Books & Brews location in Zionsville, Ind., during its soft opening for mug club members, Wednesday, June 29, 2016. The taproom and used bookstore is open to the public July 1, 2016.
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The tables and benches in the seating area at the new Books & Brews location in Zionsville, Ind., were handmade by owner Jason Wuerfel, seen during its soft opening for mug club members, Wednesday, June 29, 2016. The taproom and used bookstore is open to the public July 1, 2016.
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Tap handles made from book spines at the new Books & Brews location in Zionsville, Ind., during its soft opening for mug club members, Wednesday, June 29, 2016. The taproom and used bookstore is open to the public July 1, 2016.
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A wide selection of whiskey will be served at the new Books & Brews location in Zionsville, Ind., during its soft opening for mug club members, Wednesday, June 29, 2016. The taproom and used bookstore is open to the public July 1, 2016.
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An area for kids at the new Books & Brews location in Zionsville, Ind., during its soft opening for mug club members, Wednesday, June 29, 2016. The taproom and used bookstore is open to the public July 1, 2016.
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The used book loft at the new Books & Brews location in Zionsville, Ind., during its soft opening for mug club members, Wednesday, June 29, 2016. The taproom and used bookstore is open to the public July 1, 2016.
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From left, mug club members Luke Thompson and Jesse Harris choose beers to order at the new Books & Brews location in Zionsville, Ind., during its soft opening for mug club members, Wednesday, June 29, 2016. The taproom and used bookstore is open to the public July 1, 2016.
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The used book loft at the new Books & Brews location in Zionsville, Ind., during its soft opening for mug club members, Wednesday, June 29, 2016. The taproom and used bookstore is open to the public July 1, 2016.
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Signature ceramic mugs made by local artist Josh Heim, at the new Books & Brews location in Zionsville, Ind., during its soft opening for mug club members, Wednesday, June 29, 2016. The taproom and used bookstore is open to the public July 1, 2016.
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General manager Molly Grooms pours an IPA, Nancy Brew and the Hoppy Boys, at the new Books & Brews location in Zionsville, Ind., during its soft opening for mug club members, Wednesday, June 29, 2016. The taproom and used bookstore is open to the public July 1, 2016.
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From left, bacon ranch pommes frites and chorizo nachos, two menu items served at the new Books & Brews location in Zionsville, Ind., during its soft opening for mug club members, Wednesday, June 29, 2016. The taproom and used bookstore is open to the public July 1, 2016.
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The Books & Brews logo on a ceramic mug at the new Books & Brews location in Zionsville, Ind., during its soft opening for mug club members, Wednesday, June 29, 2016. The taproom and used bookstore is open to the public July 1, 2016.
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Center, taproom manager Karl Bolter and right, general manager Molly Grooms, chat with mug club members at the new Books & Brews location in Zionsville, Ind., during its soft opening, Wednesday, June 29, 2016. The taproom and used bookstore is open to the public July 1, 2016.
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Right, Hollie Vessels enjoys a beer at the new Books & Brews location in Zionsville, Ind., during its soft opening for mug club members, Wednesday, June 29, 2016. The taproom and used bookstore is open to the public July 1, 2016.
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Growlers for sale at the new Books & Brews location in Zionsville, Ind., during its soft opening for mug club members, Wednesday, June 29, 2016. The taproom and used bookstore is open to the public July 1, 2016.
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A few of the beers served at the new Books & Brews location in Zionsville, Ind., during its soft opening for mug club members, Wednesday, June 29, 2016. The taproom and used bookstore is open to the public July 1, 2016.
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Pint glasses at the new Books & Brews location in Zionsville, Ind., during its soft opening for mug club members, Wednesday, June 29, 2016. The taproom and used bookstore is open to the public July 1, 2016.
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Growlers and t-shirts for sale at the new Books & Brews location in Zionsville, Ind., during its soft opening for mug club members, Wednesday, June 29, 2016. The taproom and used bookstore is open to the public July 1, 2016.
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Nancy Brew and the Hoppy Boys is a popular beer served at the new Books & Brews location in Zionsville, Ind., during its soft opening for mug club members, Wednesday, June 29, 2016. The taproom and used bookstore is open to the public July 1, 2016.
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Peace Water Winery near Mass Ave.

The Carmel winery known for donating half its proceeds to charity is opening a second location near Mass Ave. The winery had always planned on expanding Downtown, reported IndyStar's Amy Bartner. The tasting room on the ground floor of the 747 Apartments will have a patio.

Status: Opening in early January.

When you purchase a bottle of wine at Peace Water Winery in Carmel, you'll get a token to use at the Give Wall. Profits are shared with eight charities.(Photo: Provided by Peace Water Winery)

Mind Over Mash Brewing

Longtime homebrewer Bobby Klene and partner Michael D. Huffman will open a brewery in underserved Hendricks County, in a 5,300-square-foot industrial warehouse in Brownsburg. The focus will be on American-style hoppy ales, West Coast styles, some Belgian beers and a New England IPA (this style is hot right now). The taproom won't offer food immediately but they plan to add a kitchen and wood-fired oven for pizza.

Status: Everything is on track to open in March, Klene said.

Guggman Haus Brewing

Plans are still underway for a brewery in the historic Boyle Racing Garage. It made 2017's list and a mid-year update. "The project is taking way longer than we anticipated, but we are still moving forward," said co-owner Courtney Guggenberger. The plan is to open a taproom in a smaller house on the property while construction continues on the larger taproom, event space, production area and museum space. It plans on serving a German hefeweizen, milk stout, brown ale and a New England IPA and session IPA.

Status: "To give a firm timeline is impossible at this point unfortunately besides saying the first half of 2018!" said Guggenberger.

Sun King Spirits

Construction is still on track for Sun King Brewery's $5 million, 15,000-square-foot Carmel distillery project. Co-founder and head brewer Dave Colt has been studying distilling at the Distilled Spirits Epicenter in Kentucky and will be overseeing the production of gin, rum, moonshine and other seasonal spirits. There will be a rooftop patio overlooking the Monon and four food vendors operated by local restaurants.

Status: Opening May/April of 2018.

A rendering of the distillery Sun King plans to build in partnership with Old Town Development in the Midtown area of Carmel.(Photo: Provided by Old Town Development)

Garfield Brewing

A brewery is headed for the building that was the original location for Sister's Place restaurant near Garfield Park. Owners include Ted Herrera, Gary Kinnett, Kyle Herrera and Larry Agresta. Ted, a homebrewer and hop grower, and Gary, who was the head brewer for Terre Haute Brewing Company in the 90s, will make a variety of lagers and ales. "We should have something for everyone," Kinnett said. After the brewery is up and running, they plan to offer food. "The neighborhood is very excited about our opening," Kinnett said.

Status: Planning to open in the spring.

Field Brewing

303 E. Main St., Westfield.

Gregory and Jackie Dikos have broken ground at the southeast corner of Main and Cherry streets in Westfield for construction of a family friendly brewery and gastropub. Gregory, a homebrewer and physician, and Jackie, a dietician, have planned for two buildings: a main brewery and restaurant and a smaller tasting room with lounge area connected by an outdoor seating area. They have hired Rian Umbach from from Cincinnati's Moerlein Lager House to brew the beer. They haven't quite nailed down a chef, but the menu will focus on "good, wholesome food made with fresh, local ingredients," Jackie said.

Status: Hoping to open in the spring.

Nailers Brewing Company

Steve Harmon Sr. and Steve Harmon Jr. are planning a brewery in their hometown of Whiteland. They are remodeling a space in an underutilized strip center into a "modern, industrial style" brewpub, said Harmon Jr. His dad has been homebrewing for more than 10 years, and the two want their space to be a learning and gathering space for home brewers. It will serve a variety of beers with a menu of panini sandwiches and soups.

Status: Goal is to open in the spring.

Big Woods Westfield

The makers of Quaff On! beers and Hard Truth Spirits have chosen Westfield for its sixth Indiana restaurant. Big Woods Restaurants plans to build a true timber-frame structure, like its Speedway location, with lots of outdoor seating. It will offer a familiar menu with pizza and pulled pork BBQ nachos and smoked meats, but with a "few new surprises," said co-owner Jeff McCabe.

Status: The company hopes to finish construction in Westfield by the end of 2018.

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Sip on a Quaff Off Busted Knuckle or Blonde ale at Big Woods Speedway.(Photo: Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar)

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